Sunday, February 19, 2012

How bout May, how bout staying in this villa outside Isle Sur la Sorgue, with a few other like minded people that will be enjoying

antiquing, cooking, wine, taking fabulous pictures, flea markets and more and have an interest in art and design?

Yep I wouldn't mind spending a few days here.......Especially if the arrangements for my entertainment were made by none other than Kit Golson, California Designer and author of the Blog Chic Provence.

Kit has a passion for attention to detail when it comes to her guests, and is very familiar with the area.

You would drink wine and make new friends in this room. How cool is this?????

After a day antiquing in the Sunny Provencal weather, maybe take some cooking lessons from a local chef in the villa's spacious Kitchen.

Using some of these cooking supplies..........(Just let me loose in there, I'll teach one!!!!)

For more information and the brochure just click on the sidebar for the Chic Provence tour.

All previous images by Kit Golson.

THEN......

If your interest lies in a more Urban venue, check out Jermaine's (of French Kissed Blog)

Parisian Shopping Spree!!!

Who better than the part time Paris resident with the Most Fashionable daughter Haleigh,

a permanent Paris resident and fashionista.........(author of Making Magique Blog)

to introduce to you the best shopping (well known and also the secret places) in the City of Lights.

Places as cool as Merci.......

As delicious as Laduree.....

While you pass flower markets.........

Go to Astier de la Villatte, known for their fabulous white ceramics.

Will someone please get me a pitcher from here??????????

Don't ever get me started on these........

Stop in and say hi to the home of one of the hottest spring collections this year.....I mean it the collection is fabulous.... All Grace Kelly like........Le Figaro called it Les Hitchcockiennes!!!!

Stop and rest with a Coupe de Champagne.......

Oh and did I mention the Marche Au Puces where you can antique shop til you drop???????

This little jaunt is conveniently scheduled after the Chic Provence Tour.....Meaning...

YOU CAN DO BOTH!!!!!!! Just click on the Eiffel Tower on my right sidebar for further info.

AND GET A SUITCASE BIG ENOUGH TO SNEAK ME IN!!!!

And you should,,,,, you really, really, really should. I would if I hadn't just gotten back.....

And Robes would be soooooo jealous.......

All of the Paris photos were taken by Jermaine,,,, I'm sure she'd be happy to gve you some pointers.

Monday, February 13, 2012

You know after the Xmas season is over, I can't wait to get back to music I haven't listened to for 30 days........Not that Diana Krall, Michael Buble aren't fabulous for xmas music which we play in the shop.......But it is the theme for those Lexus commercials that drives me round the bend!!!!!!!! I would be just as happy with one of these in the above pic Sans the bow thank you very much.......I believe it is a Deux Cheveaux or a Peugeot. But while walking past a Toyota dealership in Paris on Blvd St Marcel I spied this sweetness.

It has a built in smile!!!!!!! Just like my old beetle rag top!!!!!!!!!!!It's the IQ? I can't imagine what bells and whistles it purports... I just want it. Want it. Want it.

And it's Beautiful! Enhanced with decorative orchids........ How cute is this?????

Why are there no Toyotas like this in the US? I know, maybe there are and I just haven't seen them.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Happy Valentine's day. Ok here 's the deal,,,, Men, I think, are in LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, or they are clueless as to what day it is and will look at the TV and assume that chocolates, flowers, perfume and champagne are one Heck of an original idea for a Valentine's gift. Plus you can by it at the local supermarket!!!!!! WRONG. SHE WANTS SOMETHING SPECIAL.

THIS IS SPECIAL...... A beautiful red orchid by Herve Gambs, a French Floral designer, in an elegant Chanel- like Presentation box named the COFFERET PRESTIGE with a perfume spray you spray on the orchid as a room fragrance(it's primary function) or yourself....For the Wife, Girlfriend, Mother, Boss...

Slip an engagement ring on the round vial for the fiance to be.......

Don't you just love it when a floral designer and a perfumer collaborate?!!!!

Or you can go for the topiary............This will really WOW her! These are also very useful if you've messed up bad and need a little something to smooth things over.......LIKE IF YOU FORGET VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!!!

Friday, February 3, 2012

Because we carry Anne de Solene in the shop, and it is not only gorgeous on it's own but mixes so well with other things because of their wide array of Vexin solid sheets, I never miss seeing them in Paris.

This is new called ENVY (note the green towels?) Large peonies on a shell pink field soooo pretty!

The deco Pillow is one of two new ones with a satin bow on the corner.....

This fresh little darling is Augustine mixed with a smaller print Antoinette. Shell pink solid Vexin sheeting shown here but it coordinates with Pistachio, Feuille de menthe, Raspberry, and Amethyste.

This is a vexin duvet with an adorable Paris pillow on a twin bed.

This pillow could hook up with a lot! Even a white slipcovered sofa!

Now for the BIG Surprise!!!!!

The new softer look of Sonia Rykiel. Her signature Maison line always was bold black stripes and bold colors...... I am lovin this......A white applique like look. The knit cushions with medallions in the corner and throws are to die for.

Lovin the tassels on these too. I went nuts for this and we might be carrying it in the shop.

Signature towels and robes. But here is the most fun thing.........

The blue beach stripe with the BIG BOW!!!!! How fun is this??????? Perfect for a beach house????

Totally pinable I think on Pinterest........These two lines are made by the same manufacturer

Colombier Hacot

Love the quality..... And if you haven't seen the spring clothing collection for Sonia Rykiel go to